The Centre for Integrated Health Programs, CIHP, says it is currently seeking sustainable strategies to empower a significant demography in the nation’s population, adolescents, who appear to have been overlooked.
The group in a press statement signed by its Chief Executive, Dr Bolanle Oyeledun, said it has become expedient that experts sit in and deliberate on the vulnerabilities faced by this critical section of society and find ways to address their challenges, especially as regards their healthcare.
She explained that adolescents and young people in Nigeria deal with physical, emotional, health and social change issues and often have limited access to health care services.
Dr Oyeledun noted that CIHP, will on the 15th of August bring key stakeholders together to discuss the needed strategies to bring succour to adolescents and young people.
The statement read, ”A Scientific Roundtable discussion aimed at reducing vulnerabilities of adolescents and young persons through sustainable interventions in Nigeria will be held on Thursday, 15th of August, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Abuja. The event, organized by the Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP), will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the sustainable strategies needed to address the vulnerabilities faced by this critical demographic.
”Adolescence is a pivotal stage of life characterized by significant physical, emotional, and social changes. In Nigeria, adolescents and young people face a myriad of challenges including high rates of HIV and other infectious diseases, mental health issues, substance abuse, and limited access to reproductive health services.
”The roundtable discussion will focus on identifying sustainable strategies to empower adolescents through STEM education, vocational training, and leadership programs. Participants will also explore the role of technology in enhancing health interventions and promoting mental well-being among young people”.